Prepare against Jakub Vaculik
Czechia · World #5,263 classical · FIDE ID 344109
Our database contains 263 games by Jakub Vaculik, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Vaculik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Vaculik before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,266 | 2,282 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,176 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,223 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 99 | 93 | 71 | 37.6% |
| As White | 130 | 45 | 49 | 36 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 133 | 54 | 44 | 35 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Vaculik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Vaculik's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 53.1% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 20 | 15.4% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 13.8% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Vaculik usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Vaculik usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Vaculik usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Vaculik usually continues c3 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Vaculik usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Vaculik usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 81.0% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.7% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 22.2% | 43.8% |
Jakub Vaculik's chess games
All 263 games by Jakub Vaculik in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 99 wins, 93 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E08 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Jan Havlik | 2,393 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C00 |
| Dec 2019 | Jozef Michenka | 2,289 | Kouty nad Desnou Losin Kapor Open | B22 |
| Jan 2025 | Rainer Roesemann | 2,276 | 23rd Marienbad B2 IM | A13 |
| Nov 2022 | Marek Sykora | 2,246 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | C02 |
| Dec 2019 | Ladislav Vanek | 2,232 | Kouty nad Desnou Losin Kapor Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 44 | 33 | 2,173 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2014 | 18 | 8 | 1,810 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,141 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,162 |
| chT2D-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,124 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,045 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Vaculik's chess games?
263 games by Jakub Vaculik, from Nov 2009 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jakub Vaculik has played.
What does Jakub Vaculik play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Jakub Vaculik opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Vaculik answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Jakub Vaculik play as White?
As White, Jakub Vaculik's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Vaculik play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Vaculik most often plays: French: Advance Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Jakub Vaculik's FIDE rating?
Jakub Vaculik is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Jakub Vaculik played?
Our database contains 263 games by Jakub Vaculik, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 93 draws, 71 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Vaculik?
263 games by Jakub Vaculik reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.